THE ORIGIN OF THE MODEL

The Courier trunks were among the most requested models of the time. All the coverings were available for this luggage: striped canvas, checkerboard, monogrammed, vuittonite but also in zinc or entirely sewn in leather. There were also moresque (metallic), lozine and leather finishes. This is probably the most produced model by Louis Vuitton and undoubtedly the most emblematic of the hous

Originally, the term "mail" comes from the bulging trunk attached behind the carriage of the mail trunk in the early nineteenth century. When the first trains and railroad cars arrived, these bulging trunks were difficult to stack and store in the cars, so the young Louis Vuitton decided to flatten the hood of his luggage. From then on, the "mail" trunk became indispensable for every train journey. There are many old photos and archives that testify to this craze in the stations, with entire carts filled with mail trunks.

Today, these trunks are particularly sought after for their dimensions, ideal as a coffee table. A thick and bevelled glass is placed on the cover, in order to protect the trunk and to simplify its use as a coffee table.

THE INTERIOR OF A LOUIS VUITTON COURRIER TRUNK

Louis Vuitton's Courier trunks were mainly equipped with a series of 2 removable frames, with canvas straps to hold the customer's clothes. On some models, the first frame was fitted at the request of the customer, to receive his personal effects. One could find arrangements to store false collars, ties, gloves, etc.. A laundry basket could also be added in the trunk, to allow the room staff to distinguish between clean and used linen.

The inside cover of this luggage is usually padded, to protect the contents of the trunk, and to fix family pictures in the cover.